Production Planning Manager- Newbuilding

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This positionis responsible forthe following: Other duties may be assigned.

1. Responsible for the safe execution of all planning scheduling and progress reporting activities supporting ship newbuilding and major marine construction programsin accordance withthe companys overall safety goalsobjectivesand policies.

1. Direct and oversee development of the integrated master schedule from contract award through engineering procurement fabrication assembly testing trials delivery and warranty support.

1. Maximize financial returns on capital resources through effective schedule optimization resource leveling and program execution planning.

1. Ensure newbuilding programs are planned and executed safely on schedule within budget and in compliance with all contractual requirements.

1. Continuouslymonitorbuild strategy work sequencing resource loading and facility capacity to ensure capability to meet current and future program requirements.

1. Work closely with Corporate and Senior Management Production Engineering Procurement and project management personnel to ensure efficient integration and sequencing of all program activities.

1. Ensure compliance with Gulf Copper Mission Statement and Quality Management System.

1. Plan direct and coordinate all scheduling progress measurement and reporting aspects of shipbuilding and marine construction operations.

1. Establish andmaintainthe work breakdown structure master and detailed production schedules performance metrics and reporting systems for all assigned projects.

1. Review schedule impacts of major contracts subcontract agreements and change orders in conjunction with Corporate Legal Counsel and Program Management prior to execution.

1. Ensure customer contract milestones are effectively tracked and reported to maximize safety quality profitability schedule performance and customer satisfaction.

1. Oversee earned value management progress measurement and schedule risk analysis across engineering procurement production and commissioning activities to ensure successful vessel delivery.

1. Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatoryclassificationsociety environmental and customer schedule reporting requirements.

1. Develop andmaintainstrong working relationships with ProductionProductionEngineering Procurement subcontractors and the Project Management Office to ensure alignment on schedule and sequencing.

1. Ensure material readiness and kitting sequence align with the production schedule in coordination with Supply Chain and Procurement.

1. In coordination with the Corporate Human Resources Department interview hire develop andretainplanning and scheduling personnel supporting shipbuilding and construction programs.

1. Provide leadership motivation guidance performance evaluations coaching and professional development for direct reports and their subordinate teams.

1. Lead strategic planning efforts related to scheduling systems planning process improvement workforce development and capital investments affecting schedule capability.

1. Promote a culture of accountability teamwork innovation continuous improvement and operational excellence throughout all planning and scheduling activities.

Required Education & Experience:

1. Bachelor of Science degree inMarineEngineering Construction Management Business Administration or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

1. Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible planning scheduling or project controls experience in shipbuilding vessel construction heavy industrial construction offshore fabrication or marine project management.

1. Demonstrated experience developing and managing integrated master schedules for large complex newbuild vessel programs and multidiscipline project teams.

1. Proficiencywith scheduling software (e.g. Primavera P6 Microsoft Project) and earned value management principles; PMP or PMI-SP certification preferred.

Working Conditions:

1. Regular exposure to all weather conditions especially hot humidand /or rainy weather combined with regular work time indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.

Necessary Equipment Operation:

1. Computer systems and standard office equipment.

1. Scheduling project controls and shipyard production management systems.

1. Personal protective equipment (PPE)requiredin production and waterfront areas.

Special Skills:

1. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

1. Ability to behave decisively.

1. Ability to grasp complex concepts easily.

1. Pay attention to minute detail.

1. Excellent planning scheduling and organizing skills.

1. Ability to motivate entire workforce direct reports colleagues and others.

1. Patient and self-confidence.

1. Ability tooperatein a systematic and logical manner.

1. Good judgment.

1. High performance anda strongteam player.

1. Commitment to company values.

It is the individual responsibility of every employee tomaintaina current awareness and understanding ofappropriate regulations internalpoliciesand procedures and to comply fully with those regulationspoliciesand procedures.

The statementshereinare intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this are not intended to be construed as a comprehensive list of all responsibilities duties and skillsrequired ofassigned personnel.

*Descriptions followed by an asteriskindicatedaily or more frequent responsibilities.